I have a grandmother clock and would like to know the year it was made and the value, if possible. On the back of the clock, it looks like it's burned into the wood. The number doesn't make sense to me and can't find a date it was made, but the numbers are there.
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Are you sure your clock is a grandmother clock?
This is very important as there are differences between the grandmother and grandfather clocks.
"Grandfather clocks are between 6 and 7.5 feet tall. In the grandmother clock vs grandfather clock debate, thats the key difference to remember.
Just like the grandfather clock, grandmother clocks are free-standing clocks with long cases and pendulums to keep time, but they are also smaller than grandfather clocks. A typical grandmother clock will be between 5 and 6 feet tall, designed to fit more effectively into smaller spaces/homes as it is also usually narrower than the grandfather clock.
I just want you to be sure that your clock is a grandmother clock and not a grandfather before you ask for information/value.
Also, most people do not really know the difference and many will list a grandmother clock as a grandfather clock.
Grandmother clocks do not seem to be as popular as grandfather clocks and do not always sell for as much money.
You will find grandfather clocks listed for sale as low as $99 and into the thousands but it is not always easy to find one that sold online for very much money unless it is sold by a dealer.
Without knowing more about your clock I do not think it would be wise to quote a 'value' but you can ask about your clock on this site and see if they can help you:
www.facebook.com/
There is a lot of information online about Seth Thomas clocks but finding value means you have to find an identical item that has sold as this shows what someone was willing to pay for that item.
You can search for an identical clock but it will mean looking at many listings/photos and you still may not find it. You can also try asking your questions on clock forums as they will know what the numbers mean and may be able to help with value.
There are several forums available but you can check these out:
www.clockworks.com/
www.discoverclocks.com/
mb.nawcc.org/
www.grandfather-clock-info.com/
Here are some photos of Seth Thomas clocks:
www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com/
A very good site to visit for information is Reddit:
Thank you for your information, I believe it a grandmother's clock because the person who gave it to me was 90 & she said it was its 6 & a half feet high 8 inches deep "wall to outer clock.17 & a quart inches long .would like to know the year it was made .as it has a engraved print on the back ,as showed on the back in this picture. Thank you for your insight as well.
If your clock is over 6 foot high it would be considered a grandfather clock.
All of your numbers mean something but it does not appear that these numbers are on any of the information sites pertaining to Seth & Thomas.
Thank you for your information on my clock & leading me in the right direction. Here are a few additional pictures of the inside.
Thanks for the full picture as this is needed to ID the clock but the 'face' on your clock is more detailed than most so that will probably the biggest one thing that will help with finding more information.
The Seth Thomas Clock Company began producing clocks in 1813. This company was founded by Seth Thomas and was incorporated as the "Seth Thomas Clock Company" in 1853. Seth Thomas Clock Company was one of the most prolific and long lived clock companies. The quality of their products was always maintained at an above average level. The company manufactured longcase clocks (grandfather / grandmother clocks), mantel, wall, and table-top clocks, clock movements for the Self Winding Clock Company. The Seth Thomas company is closed and is no longer in operations. You can read the history of this company here: www.clockguy.com/
You have longcase clock
Model: 4471
Cutting: 1194
Movement: 403-015 28
Please check the height of your longcase clock. The Grandmother clocks are free-standing clocks with long cases and pendulums to keep time, but they are also smaller than grandfather clocks. A typical grandmother clock will be between 5 and 6 feet tall, designed to fit more effectively into smaller homes without sacrificing the ornamental style of the longcase clock.
I found Seth Thomas Grandfather clock that looks exactly like your model, on sale for $ 650: www.ebay.com/
Here is another grandfather clock exactly the same as your model 4471, but cutting 1093, movement 403-015 21: instappraisal.com/
I found another Seth Thomas grandmother clock that looks the same, the price is $ 600 (in 2012):
ticktockclockshop.com/
Here is another exactly the same model 4471, the same movement 403-015, circa 1981, 6'3 "Tall, sold for $ 325: bid.espeauctions.com/
There is another Grandfather Clock the same model 4471, cutting 1109, the same movement 403-015 21: instappraisal.com/
Therefore, most likely you have Seth Thomas Grandfather clock.
The price of longcase clocks depends on how it was maintained and how carefully restored. That's why the price of your model ranges from $ 325 to $ 650.
There is very good information in this article, including examining the etching on the pendulum. www.collectorsweekly.com/
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